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Looking for T-24 Weasel engine

Post by Dudewithstuff » Sat Aug 25, 2018 1:57 pm

Hello

Working on restoring a T-24 Weasel. The current engine is blown and it needs to be replaced. Anybody out there know where there may be whole engines for these? Can another engine be dropped in that is more current?

At this point I am stumped an need help. I've tried 3 local mechanics here in Vermont and they want 6-8k to start work on it without any guarantee they can even find parts.

Thanks...
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Re: Looking for T-24 Weasel engine

Post by 70th Division » Sat Aug 25, 2018 5:27 pm

Hello Kevin,


Welcome to the G503 !!!

I am certain they are around, and I think they are the same as a Studebaker Champion car engine.
I think they are far more plentiful .
They should be able to drop right in, with maybe a few bolt on items.
6 to 8 K, they are nuts !!

Contact David Yamulla to see if he has the engine parts you need for a rebuild, or even a take out engine.
http://www.militaryvehiclesupply.net/contact


Here is a block on ebay that "MIGHT" be the same and can be rebuilt
if you have the other parts on your engine.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/38-39-40-41-42 ... Sw241Yh45u



I have recently bought a Weasel, but haven't looked at any engine stuff yet.

Others with knowledge should be able to chime in,
and keep looking on ebay and craigslist for engines or parts weasels.

Post some pictures of your weasel !!!


Best Regards,
Ray

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Re: Looking for T-24 Weasel engine

Post by signsup » Tue Aug 28, 2018 12:48 pm

After doing some research to insure that the 6-170 Champion engine is the same as the automobile engine, You might try to locate a local Studebaker club or regional club or a national website and search their forums and classifieds.
What little I know about the Weasel is that it took the Champion engine, but I don't know if that is a Studebaker name for a specific engine or if it just refers to the powerplant that was available in the Champion car.
The 6-170 designation stands for six cylinder, 170 cubic inches.

I have also heard of Weasels running around with Ford pinto engines or the Chevy 235 engine which was a straight six, but a GM block, not a Studebaker blaock.

For $6k, I'll get it running for you!
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Re: Looking for T-24 Weasel engine

Post by brian in denver » Tue Aug 28, 2018 12:51 pm

contact Russ morgan, in loveland co.

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Re: Looking for T-24 Weasel engine

Post by Dudewithstuff » Sat Sep 01, 2018 7:32 am

Hello

Thanks for the help so far. David Yamulla at militaryvehiclesupply has been very helpful. He is getting a Weasel restored too.

I have not found a replacement Studebaker engine yet (still hunting). The other engine types sound interesting. I actually looked at one w/ a Pinto engine last year, but they cut out the engine compartment to get it to fit and moved the gas tank. Don't know if it was by choice or need.

GA is a little far for me to bring it or I might take you up on the offer.

Thanks
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Re: Looking for T-24 Weasel engine

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Re: Looking for T-24 Weasel engine

Post by W. Winget » Fri Sep 07, 2018 4:09 pm

Don't know how old the advertisement is, but on Vintage Military Vehicles site there's one with radiator to transmission advertised.
http://vintagemilitaryvehicles.com/
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Says: Complete rebuilt Champion Six It’s a long block with everything included from the fan to the bell housing.
Contact Ross for more info: starbuckmax@outlook.com

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Re: Looking for T-24 Weasel engine

Post by chaznlis » Tue Sep 18, 2018 7:17 pm

I have 17 weasels in total a bunch are parts vehicles I’m sure I can help you out with a motor 5702370396 Charlie


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